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Community Education Initiative

Protecting seniors from
scams & fraud
one neighbor at a time.

SafeNet Seniors is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to equipping older adults with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and avoid phone scams, phishing emails, and online fraud.

$0B
Lost by seniors to fraud in 2023
1 in 5
Adults over 65 targeted each year
0%
Of scams are preventable with awareness
Free
All our workshops & resources

Our Mission

We believe awareness is the best defense.

We started SafeNet Seniors because we saw firsthand how sophisticated scammers had become — and how little information was reaching the people most at risk. Our community needed plain-language, accessible education: no jargon, no assumptions, just practical knowledge.

As an unincorporated volunteer organization, we stay lean so every resource goes directly into the community — through workshops at senior centers, printed guides at libraries, and one-on-one sessions for those who need extra help.

Our goal is simple: make every senior in our area harder to fool than the scammer expects.

⚠ Common Scams We Teach — Click to Learn More

📧 Phishing Emails Fake bank alerts, IRS notices, and package delivery messages designed to steal your credentials.
📞 Phone Impersonation Callers pretending to be Social Security, Medicare, or a grandchild in trouble.
💻 Tech Support Scams Pop-ups claiming your computer is infected, pressuring you to pay for fake repairs.
💳 Gift Card Fraud Any caller demanding payment in gift cards is always a scam — no exceptions.

Stay Informed

Current Scam Alerts

These scams are actively targeting seniors. Click each alert to read the full details and what to do.

Callers claim your Medicare card needs to be replaced and ask you to confirm your Medicare number, Social Security number, and bank details to "process" the new card.

  • Medicare will never call you unsolicited to replace your card.
  • Never give your Medicare number to an unknown caller.
  • Hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE to verify any real concern.

Automated calls claim you owe back taxes and threaten immediate arrest unless you pay via wire transfer or gift cards within hours.

  • The IRS always sends written notice by mail first — never calls out of the blue.
  • The IRS never demands immediate payment or threatens arrest over the phone.
  • Report these calls to phishing@irs.gov or call 1-800-829-1040.

Someone calls pretending to be a grandchild who has been in an accident or arrested, asking for money urgently and begging you not to tell other family members.

  • Always hang up and call your grandchild directly on their known number.
  • Call another family member to verify before sending any money.
  • Scammers now use AI voice cloning — even a familiar voice isn't proof.

Emails appear to come from UPS, FedEx, or USPS saying your package couldn't be delivered and asking you to click a link to reschedule — the link steals your personal info.

  • Go directly to the carrier's official website instead of clicking email links.
  • Check the sender's actual email address — it won't be from the real company.
  • Real carriers never ask for payment or login info via email to release a package.

Test Your Knowledge

Can You Spot the Scam?

Take our quick 5-question quiz to test your awareness. Share it with a senior you care about.


What We've Accomplished

Milestones We're Proud Of

We're just getting started — but here's what our team has already built and delivered for the community.

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First Workshop Series Launched

Delivered our inaugural four-session curriculum at two local senior centers, covering email safety, phone scams, and safe browsing habits.

Education
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Scam Identification Guide

Produced a large-print, plain-language reference card now distributed at three public libraries and the county health department.

Resources
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Community Partnership

Partnered with the local police non-emergency line to create a fast-track reporting pathway for seniors who suspect fraud.

Outreach
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Volunteer Network Established

Recruited and trained a core team of volunteers ready to run presentations and provide one-on-one digital safety assistance.

Team Building
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Online Resource Hub

Launched this website as a central resource for families, caregivers, and seniors to access guides and event information.

Digital
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Local Media Coverage

Featured in the community newsletter, raising awareness of our mission and bringing several new volunteers on board.

Awareness

How We Help

Programs & Services

All of our services are completely free. We meet people where they are — whether that's a group workshop or a one-on-one conversation at someone's kitchen table.

1

Community Workshops

Interactive group sessions at senior centers, churches, and community halls. We keep groups small so everyone gets reductions their questions answered.

2

Phishing Email Drills

Hands-on exercises where participants learn to spot red flags in real-world scam email examples — subject lines, sender addresses, and suspicious links.

3

One-on-One Help Sessions

For seniors who prefer personalized attention, our volunteers offer scheduled one-on-one sessions — by phone, video, or in person.

4

Family & Caregiver Guides

Printed and digital resources for adult children and caregivers to help protect the seniors in their lives and know when to step in.

5

Scam Reporting Assistance

We walk victims and their families through the steps of reporting fraud to the FTC, local police, and financial institutions.

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Ongoing Scam Alerts

We track emerging local scam trends and push updates through our newsletter and community bulletin boards so awareness stays current.


The People Behind the Work

Our Co-Founders

Four neighbors who share one belief: no one in our community should lose their savings or their dignity to a scammer. Click a card to learn more.

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Vardaan Gupta

Co-Founder

Passionate about digital literacy and empowering seniors with the knowledge to protect themselves from online fraud.

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Aadit Arora

Co-Founder

Dedicated to building community partnerships and designing educational programs that are accessible to all seniors.

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Swarit Sri

Co-Founder

Leads outreach efforts and volunteer coordination, connecting SafeNet Seniors with the people who need us most.

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Darsh Singh

Co-Founder

Focuses on expanding our reach and ensuring that our digital safety resources are easily accessible to everyone.

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Want to volunteer? Reach out — we'd love to have you.


Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have a question, want to request a workshop, or interested in volunteering? Send us a message — we'll respond within 2 business days.

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Emailcontact@safenetseniors.org
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Phone(555) 000-0000
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Area ServedYour County / City, State
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Response TimeWithin 2 business days
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Co-FoundersVardaan Gupta · Aadit Arora · Swarit Sri · Darsh Singh

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